Contract Awards: 22/04/2025
Discover the latest UK social housing contract awards featuring New-Builds, fire door upgrades, RAAC roof replacements, lift accessibility works, and kitchen refurbishments.
Elevating bathroom accessibility standards, Cheshire East Council has awarded a £3m, 24-month framework contract to A&K Building Services for the supply and installation of level access showers. Targeting vulnerable residents, the contract prioritises safe adaptations delivered in occupied homes, with a strong focus on customer sensitivity and technical competence. Driving large-scale development, Trafford Council has awarded PIC Homes a significant £23.85m contract to design and construct 84 new homes on the site of the former Sale Magistrates Court. Over 49 months, the project will deliver townhouses, apartments, and semi-detached units. Upgrading housing exteriors, South Ayrshire Council has launched a £11m, 24-month framework for external fabric upgrade works, engaging Ailsa Building Contractors, GMG Contractors, and Hugh LS McConnell. Works may include enhancements to sheltered and general needs housing across multiple building types. Advancing social housing delivery, North Lanarkshire Council appointed CCG (Scotland) under a £9.98m contract for the construction of 51 new homes across four Wishaw sites. The 14-month contract supports the council’s long-term goal of delivering 5,000 homes by 2035.
Modernising residential stock in Scotland, Trust Housing Association has partnered with Sidey Solutions through a £1.1m call-off contract for window and door replacements. Spanning 36 months, this framework enhances energy efficiency and security across the association’s properties. Tackling urgent housing disrepair, Rooftop Housing Group has selected M D Building Services for a £500k, contract to deliver responsive repairs and damp/mould remedial works across the West Midlands and South West. This 12-month call-off contract was procured via the Fusion21 framework. Rolling out kitchen improvements, Winchester City Council has appointed JJ Dunne under an £210k, contract for kitchen replacements in domestic dwellings. Delivered over 11 months, this upgrade programme will enhance internal living environments across council properties. Continuing its housing expansion, Aspire Housing confirmed a £7.8m award to Countryside Properties (UK) for 39 new homes at Cross Street, Chesterton, under the ICN Framework. This development supports regeneration efforts and housing growth.
Doubling down on fire safety, Kirklees Council has awarded two 24-month fire safety frameworks, each valued at £25m. The first contract, awarded to Openview Security Solutions, Bell Group, and others, focuses on passive fire protection, including fire door installation and fire-stopping works. The second, led by Neo Property Solutions, will extend remedial works to general building safety upgrades as part of a comprehensive fire risk strategy. Improving accessibility infrastructure, Leicester City Council has selected Premier Mobility (UK) for a £3.06m, 25-month contract to manage disabled access lifts, hoists, and stairlifts in residents’ homes. The scope includes installation, maintenance, and repairs tailored to individual assessments.
Mitigating risk through fire safety enhancements, Stockport Homes has awarded Neo Property Solutions a £300k, 20-month contract for compartmentation and fire precaution works, strengthening building integrity and compliance. Maintaining secure access, South Kesteven District Council enlisted Baydale Control Systems for a £120k, contract covering automated doors, gates, and door entry system services across council housing. The 36-month agreement ensures 24/7 compliance with safety and performance standards. Tackling structural risk, West Lothian Council has engaged Ailsa Building Contractors for a £2.05m, 12-month contract to carry out RAAC roof panel replacements across identified domestic properties. The project follows new structural safety guidance and will target high-risk areas in Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow, and Livingston.